
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dover Shores Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA from $1,300 (84 Rentals)
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Park Newport

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20141 Orchid St, Unit Orchid

Newport North Apartment Homes

Baywood Apartment Homes

Newport Bluffs Apartment Village

Promontory Point Apartment Homes

Baypointe Apartment Homes

926 W Balboa Blvd

Seaview Plaza
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404 E Balboa Blvd

The Moana

Bedford Apartments

Rutland Apartments

Westview Apartments

1142 Rutland Rd

Bayshore Apartments

Westcliff

1069 Buckingham Ln

1601-1801 E 15th Street
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1069 Buckingham Lane, 1601-1728 Bedford Lane

Apex Apartment Homes

Mesa Vista Apartments

Costa Mirage

Ponderosa Mobile Estates

Pacific Park

Casa Victoria Apartments

Bay Timbers Apartments

Westbay Eldon Apartments

Eastside Apartments
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1995-1999 Maple St

Pacific Villas

AVA Newport

1519 Orange Ave

Olive Tree

Charle Square Apartments

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

Baywind Apartment Homes

379 Hamilton St

Westside Apartments
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365 Hamilton St, Unit 3

Villa Nova Townhomes

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412 Esther St, Unit B

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID3381A

Lux Costa Mesa

The Parsons

190-192 Albert Pl

Eastside Haven at 17th

1765 Santa Ana Ave

1612 Orange Ave
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Dover Shores, Newport Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Shores Studio Apartments | $2,137 | $1,500 | $4,025 |
| Dover Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $1,900 | $7,585 |
| Dover Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Dover Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,161 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
| Dover Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dover Shores Neighborhood of Newport Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available Dover Shores Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dover Shores area of Newport Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartment Homes priced from $1,500. Mesa Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,628. Here are the most affordable Dover Shores apartments for rent in Newport Beach, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Apartment Homes | Studio XS | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mesa Vista Apartments | Studio 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,628 |
| Costa Mirage | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 1 Bedroom + Office | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Pacific Park | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Casa Victoria Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| Bay Timbers Apartments | B202 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Westbay Eldon Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | Catalina (A1A-N) | 1BR,1BA | $2,271 |
| Park Newport | Wedge | Studio,1BA | $2,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover Shores, CA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover Shores area is the $3.27 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $4,899. The second greatest value Dover Shores apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Charle2063 starting at $3,395 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover Shores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fairway at Big Canyon | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Charle2063 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Blue Sol | The Balboa - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Villa Nova Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.10 |
| Madison Newport Apartment Homes | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
| Pacific Villas | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Baywood Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Westbay Eldon Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Casa Victoria Apartments | 1 B With Patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Bay Timbers Apartments | B202 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDover Shores, Newport Beach, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Dover Shores, Newport Beach, CA
Corona del Mar High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover Shores Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dover Shores?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dover Shores is under $2,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dover Shores?
The cheapest apartment in Dover Shores is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Dover Shores costs $5,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dover Shores?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Dover Shores that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dover Shores?
Cheap apartments in Dover Shores have an average cost of $406 which is $4,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover Shores.
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